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Walk through the grandeur and turmoil of Rome at its imperial peak — gladiatorial combat, political intrigue, and epic myths that inspired countless books and movies. The button below opens StoryTerra with both Rome and the ancient period already set.
Open Ancient Rome on the map10 famous stories set in Ancient Rome
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Browse 47 books, 91 movies, 2 TV shows and 13 games set in Rome.
Gladiator
In the year 180 the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son…
Spartacus
The rebellious Thracian Spartacus born and raised a slave is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion.…
Rome
A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.
The First King
Romulus and Remus two shepherds and loyal brothers end up taking part to a journey that will lead one of them to be the founder of the greatest nation ever seen. However the fate of the chosen one will pass from killing…
Cleopatra
Determined to hold on to the throne Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered she redirects her attentions to his general Marc Antony who vows to take power—but Caesar’s successor has…
Quo Vadis
After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia he begins to question the tyrannical leadership of the despotic emperor Nero.
Ben-Hur
A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.
Fellini Satyricon
After his young lover Gitone leaves him for another man Encolpio decides to kill himself but a sudden earthquake destroys his home before he has a chance to do so. Now wandering around Rome in the time of Nero Encolpio…
Asterix vs. Caesar
Obelix falls for a new arrival in his home village in Gaul but is heartbroken when her true love arrives to visit her. However the lovers are kidnapped by Romans; Asterix and Obelix set out to rescue them on a dangerous…
Julius Caesar
The assassination of the would be ruler of Rome at the hands of Brutus and company has tragic consequences for the idealist and the republic.
The 10 stories above are just a sample of the 153 in the catalogue for this entry. For the live ancient-period catalogue, use the button above — or browse all eras in Stories set in Rome and Renaissance Rome. On the live map you can also filter by the exact time the stories take place — any year, decade or century, from BCE to the future.